Pawpaws, tropical fruits tasting of banana, mango, and pineapple, grow in Canada despite their short shelf life and difficult cultivation. Once abundant in North America and cultivated by Indigenous peoples, they're now found in small quantities in southern Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia, with farmers like Thomas Mathias using innovative techniques to produce commercial crops.
Pawpaws, a tropical fruit tasting like banana, mango, and pineapple combined, grow wild and cultivated in southern Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia. Once abundant in North America and cultivated by Indigenous peoples, pawpaws nearly disappeared as forests were cleared but are now experiencing renewed interest through small-scale farms like Mathias Farm in Ontario's Niagara region.
Wild buffalo are making a comeback on the Canadian plains, with the Banff Buffalo Paddock serving as a historical refuge since 1897. The article traces buffalo history from their decimation by settlers to their cultural significance for Indigenous peoples and their recent resurgence in the region.